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This page is an archive of main headlines from Russia for 07.01.2025.
It displays 141 headlines from many sources chronologically, as they appeared throughout the day, accompanied by AI overviews that were written in real time.
07.01.2025 ⇢ The Day Crosses Bore Names
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Orthodox Christmas celebrations merged with military messaging as Patriarch Kirill blessed crosses for soldiers bearing Putin's initials. Russian media reported intensified fighting in Kursk region, claiming destruction of Ukrainian tanks and capture of soldiers, while continuing coverage of the previous day's Kurakhovo offensive.
A devastating earthquake in Tibet dominated international coverage, with death toll rising from 32 to 126 throughout the day. By afternoon, attention shifted to Trump's first press conference after election certification, where he expressed "understanding for Russia's feelings about NATO" and discussed potential talks with Putin.
Jean-Marie Le Pen's death at 96 received extensive coverage, while Lukashenko's statements about "readiness for power transition" generated speculation. Chinese ports reportedly joined sanctions against Russian oil transport, marking a shift in Beijing's stance.
07.01.2025
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00:13⇢Congress Seals Trump Victory
⌨Russian newspapers extensively report on Congress certifying Trump's election victory (Kommersant, Meduza, NTV, RBC). State media highlights Orthodox Christmas celebrations, with Putin attending service at St. George's Church in Moscow (TASS, Komsomolskaya Pravda). RT frames Trump's victory alongside Musk as a potential technological-traditional alliance, while Zakharova criticizes Macron's stance on X/Twitter (Izvestia, RT).
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The US and Canada would make “a great nation” together, the president-elect has said
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Democrats did not file any objections for the first time in decades
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The Russian leader has congratulated Christians in Russia and abroad
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RIA Novosti
Путин встретил Рождество в окружении семей участников СВО и волонтеров
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RIA Novosti
Что будет в зоне СВО после освобождения Курахово
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02:37⇢Christmas at Victory Hill
⌨Russian media extensively covers Putin's Orthodox Christmas celebrations, with detailed reports of his attendance at the Church of St. George on Poklonnaya Hill in Moscow (Gazeta, Interfax, RT, Komsomolskaya Pravda). State outlets emphasize the church's symbolic connection to WWII victory. New developments in military sphere include coverage of post-liberation plans for Kurakhovo (RIA), and state property transfer of Universal Beverage assets (TASS).
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Multiple “aerial targets” have been shot down overnight, Vyachslav Gladkov said
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The Ukrainian leader claimed that Aleksandr Lukashenko “apologized” to him for Russian missile strikes
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RIA Novosti
Guardian: в Дании после слов Трампа о Гренландии изменили 500-летний герб
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Dozens of recruits have reportedly deserted from the elite ‘Anne of Kiev’ brigade
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RIA Novosti
По делу о теракте на железной дороге в Подмосковье арестовали двух безработных
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07:09⇢Cross Blessings and Railway Arrests
⌨Russian media extensively covers Orthodox Christmas celebrations, with focus on Putin attending service in Moscow (Gazeta, Interfax, Komsomolskaya Pravda). State outlets emphasize religious symbolism in military context, reporting on Patriarch Kirill blessing crosses for soldiers (Vesti) and Putin requesting his initials be engraved on crosses for troops (Gazeta). New developments include arrests in Moscow railway terror case (RIA) and reports of Ukrainian troops deserting in France (RT).
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RIA Novosti
Число погибших при землетрясении в Тибете выросло до 53
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RIA Novosti
Все в утиль. Что ждет российских автомобилистов в этом году
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Dozens of recruits have reportedly deserted the elite ‘Anne of Kiev’ brigade
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09:49⇢Tibet Quake Claims 53
⌨Russian newspapers report on three developments: a deadly earthquake in Tibet with 53 casualties (Izvestia, Meduza, TASS), Trump's special envoy Keith Kellogg postponing his visit to Kyiv (Kommersant, RBC), and continuing Orthodox Christmas coverage focusing on Putin's request to engrave his initials on crosses for soldiers (Gazeta, NTV). RT reports on Ukrainian soldiers deserting from the "Anne of Kiev" brigade in France.
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RIA Novosti
Российские военные поразили аэродромы ВСУ
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12:45⇢Tibet Quake Deaths Pass 95
⌨Russian newspapers report on two major developments: a devastating earthquake in Tibet with death toll rising to 95 (Gazeta, Interfax, RBC), and military strikes on Ukrainian air bases (Izvestia, RIA, TASS). State media emphasizes Russian military achievements, while also covering Lukashenko's comment about "living under new leadership" (Lenta) and French reports of Ukrainian soldiers deserting during training (Meduza, RT).
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The Moscow Times (English)
The Ukrainian army reported "active" fighting in the "urban area of Kurakhove" a day after Moscow said it seized the town. 2
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Komsomolskaya Pravda
Опубликовано предсказание Владимира Жириновского на 2025 год
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Keith Kellogg will reportedly visit the city and other European capitals after the January 20 inauguration
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RIA Novosti
Группировка "Север" нанесла огневое поражение бригадам ВСУ в Курской области
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15:17⇢Tanks Burn As Le Pen Dies
⌨Russian newspapers report intensified military activity in Kursk region, with claims of destroying 10 Ukrainian tanks and capturing 13 soldiers (Izvestia, RIA, Vesti, TASS). Several outlets announce the death of Jean-Marie Le Pen at 96 (Kommersant, Meduza, RBC). State media highlights Putin's Orthodox Christmas visit to a WWII victory church (Komsomolskaya Pravda), while environmental concerns emerge over fuel spill in Crimea (Svoboda).
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The Moscow Times (English)
Leading activists and experts on politics and society in Russia’s republics share their predictions and advice on trends to watch. 4
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Kiev caught between Western uncertainty and Moscow’s resolve
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17:25⇢Lukashenko Signals Exit
⌨Russian newspapers report significant military developments in Kursk region, claiming Ukrainian losses of 49,800 troops since fighting began (TASS). Fresh coverage focuses on Lukashenko's statement about readiness for power transition (Gazeta), and Jean-Marie Le Pen's death (Interfax, RBC). State Duma approved education system reforms for 2026 (Kommersant), while Orthodox Christmas coverage continues with Patriarch Kirill's calls for peace (NTV).
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RIA Novosti
НАТО направит в Балтийское море около десяти кораблей, сообщили в Финляндии
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Komsomolskaya Pravda
WP: в Европе все чаще обсуждают территориальные уступки Киева России ради мира
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RIA Novosti
Трамп заявил, что понимает чувства России из-за Украины
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20:22⇢Trump Nods to Moscow's Pain
⌨Russian newspapers report Trump's statements about "understanding Russia's feelings about Ukraine" (Lenta, RIA, RT). Several outlets highlight changes in higher education, with "basic higher education" replacing bachelor's degrees (Gazeta, Kommersant). Cultural coverage notes growing Chinese influence as a major trend of 2024 (Meduza), while technical issues with Russian aircraft are reported for the third time this week (Moscow Times).
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Washington should never have said that Kiev could join NATO, the US president-elect said on Tuesday
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The many conflicts West Jerusalem has been mired in over 2024 will likely be resolved during the coming year. How will this happen?
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Komsomolskaya Pravda
Полковник Баранец: Потеря Курахово образовала крупную брешь в обороне ВСУ
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Komsomolskaya Pravda
Гонорар артистов в новогодние праздники стартовал от 6 миллионов рублей
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Komsomolskaya Pravda
Убедить строить пятиэтажки Хрущеву было труднее, чем разоблачить культ личности
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The US president-elect’s “shopping cart” of other countries’ properties should worry all American vassals
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23:33⇢Trump Signals Greenland Dreams
⌨Russian newspapers heavily cover Trump's statements on Russia and Ukraine. State media emphasizes his "understanding of Russia's feelings" (Lenta, RIA, Meduza), while also reporting his comments about Greenland and Canada (RT, Meduza). Ukrainian parliament considers bill to ban Russian oil and gas transit (Izvestia), while Chinese ports reportedly join sanctions against Russian oil fleet (Moscow Times). Putin's Orthodox Christmas coverage continues with visit to WWII victory church (Komsomolskaya Pravda).
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